14th December Games

A decent turnout on a very cold evening; Rob, Andy P and Alan were playing a famtasy adventure game called Dark Soul, while Steve S, Mark and Dave K kept the happy theme going by playing a Cold War game (the Russians were winning when last I checked). 

Mike ran a Lion Rampant game using his collection of British Celts and Early Imperial Romans for myself, Matt and another friend of his who we refer to as New Matt to avoid confusion . . . New Matt and I commanded the Romans with Mike and Matt playing the Britons. The Romans won, but it was a close call as I lost a couple of auxiliary units, but New Matt (playing for the first time) held the ring wing and between us we ground the Britons down.

Next week will be the last before Christmas, so whatever we play will depend on those attending. Matt and I will probably discuss the details for the Franco-Prussian game we're planning for next years shows in addition to the above.

See yer soon

Neil

7th December Games

A busy evening although unfortunately Paul couldn't run his planned Cthulhu game due to illness; hope you're feeling better soon Paul.

Steve S had brought along Kill Dr. Lucky which someone very quickly did (thereby defeating the object of the game . . ), so I dug out a board game based on the movie Jaws. The 1975 film is well known, as is the theme; the game has two 'acts', the first of which involves players saving swimmers from the shark (played with verve by Steve S) who nevertheless met his initial target of lunching on 9 swimmers; I am unable to confirm whether or not the use of any indigestion remedies were required. The second part took place at sea, when the shark attacks Quin's boat. Despite the boat taking critical damage, the shark was finally dispatched with a baseball bat wielded by Dave K . . .

Other games included using the Osprey Stargrave rules which involved Rob and Alan. Mike and Steve B were playing a cycle game called Flamme Rouge.

Next week, Mike is planning a Lion Rampant game based Romans vs Celts game, other board games are also planned.

See yer soon

Neil

30th November Games

Better turnout this week, although we were well spread out. I ran a Wings of Glory WW1 game for Steves H & S, Mark and Matt. The latter joined us briefly by left early due to a back injury which was causing him pain (hope you are feeling better Matt?). I joined in the game, which featured two British fighters against two German, each side having an additional two seater to protect and also to attempt to destroy the oppositions machine. Suffice to say the Germans lost, and while I was packing up, the others played the tastefully named card game Exploding Kittens.

Meanwhile, Mike and Steve B were playing a St Andrews themed game using the formers recently completed Scots Covenanters and Montrose Royalists. Mike (as a dour Covenantor) declared a test game as both flanks collapsed to a flurry of bare legs and faded tartan. Perhaps one day he'll have a proper game? . . .

Alan, Rob and friends were engaged in a blast from the past when they played Heroquest in the bar area. I only had a chance to visit briefly but they all appeared to be enjoying things.

Next week, Paul has offered to run a Cthulhu based game, I have found a copy of the board game Terminator: Rise of the Resistance which I'll try to have ready as backup.

See yer soon

Neil